An exciting week ahead with James moving out on Monday and then starting an IT job the week after. He’s been climbing burnt-out ski slopes to get fit. In between those 2 days I get my first vaccination next Sunday lunchtime. The top photo shows me flexing my arms, ready for the jab. #ScaredOfNeedles On… Continue reading BOOKING A JAB
Tag: Covid
WINTER, IT IS PAST
“Sun is shining, birds singing, City top of the League, cases falling. The light is getting closer.” That was my contribution to the debate on Blue Moon yesterday, and today’s Covid stats continue to encourage; Just as importantly, our takeaway from Sang Lung tonight was almost as good as Chung Hwa. A great Chinese takeaway… Continue reading WINTER, IT IS PAST
CALL THAT A ROADMAP ?
I’ll leave the analysis of the Prime Minister’s Road Map to the experts, it sounded as depressing as we all expected. AND the Covid cases actually went up from last week. My Pollyanna status is under threat. At least barbers can return on 12 April; perhaps they can cut hair outside in the pub “wine… Continue reading CALL THAT A ROADMAP ?
AN UNEXPECTED NAME AT THE TOP OF THE COVID LEAGUE
Beer Guide tickers, all 7 of us, seem very keen on stats. The % of new entries in the Guide, odds of a GBG22, and the decline in Covid rates required for pubs to reopen for GBG22 comes out. At roughly 2pm each day we get the Covid hospital deaths courtesy of @UKcovidstats, and a… Continue reading AN UNEXPECTED NAME AT THE TOP OF THE COVID LEAGUE
“CHAOTIC SCENES”
I normally stay well clear of topical comment on this blog; life’s too short for arguing. But I was struck by this anonymous Government source quoted in the Telegraph implying “chaotic scenes” last summer preventing the early re-opening of pubs. Yes, THOSE chaotic scenes. Honestly ? I made 290 pub visits between July 4 and… Continue reading “CHAOTIC SCENES”
2020 IN REVIEW – JULY
What happened in July ? Oh yes. The return of pubs. It was great. Wasn’t it ? Going to the pub with your mates, with only the hassle of writing “M. Mouse Tel. Pennsylvania 6-500” on a grubby slip of paper, discussing plans to knock down 5G masts. Hmmm. CAMRA members took a look at… Continue reading 2020 IN REVIEW – JULY
A WEEK IN TIER 2
It’s a week since pubs re-opened in Tiers 1 and 2, presumably a Wetherspoons in Gorleston was first because the sun rises in the west. As BRAPA was crying about the other day, pub-going in Tier 2, which as you’ll know constitutes the parts of the UK that can behave themselves, isn’t REALLY pub-going. You… Continue reading A WEEK IN TIER 2
CELEBRATING MAY PARSONS, FROM THE PHILIPPINES TO COVENTRY
What a day. It takes a lot to bring a tear to the eye of cynical old retiredmartin. David Cameron resigning, Noel Edmonds’ Christmas Presents (Hollies episode), the Maria McKee comeback this year. But I’ll confess I wept a bit at 6.31am this morning as Matron May Parsons, originally from the Phillipines, gave the first… Continue reading CELEBRATING MAY PARSONS, FROM THE PHILIPPINES TO COVENTRY
HERE WE GO AGAIN
We are in Lockdown. I know we’re in crisis, what with Man United about to replace Ole with Big Sam and other important stuff, but your prayers for pub tickers are appreciated. Where will we find blog material for the next four weeks ? Well, I’ve just spent a wonderful day walking round That London.… Continue reading HERE WE GO AGAIN
SIX STEP INSTRUCTIONS TO USING THE LOO
That’s what separates this post from the herd. I find a picturesque pub by the Tamar, and tell you about the guidance on going to the Gents. You expect nothing less from me. This is the Tamar Inn, on the banks of the, er, Tamar. Half an hour on the GWR from Plymouth, a mile… Continue reading SIX STEP INSTRUCTIONS TO USING THE LOO
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